Coca Cola

The American South often endures a skewed narrative, dismissed as a backwater by certain areas of the country. Yet, in my time spent photographing this region I find that it brims with vibrant culture, unparalleled hospitality, and a deep-rooted sense of community. These images from Monroe Louisiana embrace vivid, dynamic color compositions. The images reveal a serene view of subjects where I suspend all judgement outside of the esthetic. The photographs use the quality of light as a tool to expose a nuanced view that affirms not a monolith of stereotypes, but a dynamic, diverse region.